[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-a-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace":3,"chapter-a-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-a-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-chapter-1081":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","A Foodie Transmigrated into the Palace",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},411216,676,"Chapter 1081: My Big Brother Will Catch Me","a-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-chapter-1081",1081,"\u003Cp>The Crown Prince’s birthday arrived after all these preparations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>October 24th was Zhao Qichen’s birthday.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After this birthday, he would be a full ten years old by nominal age.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Junyao valued this eldest legitimate son greatly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since childhood, he held him to extremely strict standards, both academically and martially.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Qichen did not disappoint.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He inherited all the virtues of his father and mother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only was he handsome and tall, but he also possessed exceptional talent in literature, military strategy, and tactics.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether in reading, practicing martial arts, or dealing with people, he was exceptionally capable and insightful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was nothing Zhao Junyao found unsatisfactory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Particularly gratifying was the child’s remarkable endurance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his studies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While he didn’t need to hang himself from the rafters and stab his thigh with an awl like scholars preparing for the imperial exam, he was never without a book in his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His range of knowledge was extensive, covering poetry, essays, songs, and military strategies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He played the zither beautifully and wrote elegant calligraphy, mastering all six classical arts of a gentleman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On a day when he donned a flowing white robe and carried a folding fan, standing on the small bridges over the flowing waters of Jiangnan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He would certainly be a charming and elegant young noble, capable of winning the admiration of many young ladies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His martial arts skills were also highly advanced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He diligently trained with several elderly Great Generals and sparred with even the most ordinary warriors in the Ministry of War.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He also sparred with peers from the Royal Clan who were of similar age.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Should he ever don a silver armor suit and enter the battlefield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He would undoubtedly be a dashing young General.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In recent years,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Qichen became increasingly busy and was often not in the palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every time Xia Ruqing saw him, the changes were pronounced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the past,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>she could never have imagined that a nominally ten-year-old boy could mature to this level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps he inherited his father’s height.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He grew early and learned a great deal through experience.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In any case, beyond the face and stature.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It felt as though the person before her was an adult, conducting himself with maturity and composure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gaze, bearing, and facial features were exactly like his father’s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze was sharp and steadfast, his demeanor calm, and his features distinguished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On his birthday,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>he hosted a feast in the Eastern Palace at noon, entertaining his teachers, mentors, elders of the Royal Clan, and other brothers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He returned to the Duanning Palace in the evening to celebrate with his father, mother, brothers, and sisters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>just after the midday meal, the small kitchen of the Duanning Palace became busy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing wrote a long menu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She eliminated all ostentatious dishes and replaced them with favorites of the family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was cheese for Yue Er,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>chicken legs and steamed fish for the brothers Henger and Yeye,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>light appetizers enjoyed by Zhao Junyao,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>and her own favorites like spicy shrimp and pepper chicken.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most importantly,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>there were smoked sausages, salted rabbit meat, and braised venison that Chenchen liked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Chenchen was the birthday star, the remaining side dishes and snacks were mainly to his liking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After finishing,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing checked repeatedly, ensuring there were no errors before handing it over to Zi Yue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Instruct the small kitchen!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"All ingredients must be the freshest!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Use all the energy you have today!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Understood!\" Zi Yue acknowledged and left with the menu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing leaned against the bed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Counting on her fingers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We have gifts and food; what else have we missed?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zi Su shook her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Empress, there’s nothing missed!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Crown Prince will surely be very pleased!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing felt at ease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zi Su advised again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Empress, it’s still early; you should take some rest first!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing rubbed her temples.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She said as she entered the inner chamber.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After helping her lie down, Zi Su adjusted the bedding and curtains, then silently exited, closing the door behind her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside, the arrangements were still being made.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had to oversee everything to avoid mistakes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing awoke in the late afternoon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chenchen had already returned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the inner chamber, she could hear Yue Er outside calling for her brother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She quickly got up and called for Zi Yue to bring water for washing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sitting in front of the bronze mirror as she groomed, Xia Ruqing smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yue Er is always clinging to her elder brother!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now that he’s back, she’s going to have a blast playing!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zi Yue laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Crown Prince dotes on the Princess, bringing her many treasures every time he returns!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Princess would be happy for half a month!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing chuckled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Isn’t that true?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She suddenly felt a bit of a headache.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yue Er always likes things meant for boys. When she grows up, I won’t be able to manage her!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zi Su quickly consoled her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Empress, what is this to worry about?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even the Emperor says that our Princess of Great Chu should have the spirit of a heroine!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I think the Princess is wonderful this way!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"At least she won’t be bullied by her in-laws in the future!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing was both amused and exasperated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bullied by in-laws! I’ll be thankful if she doesn’t bully them!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yue Er’s headstrong nature.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s entirely possible she could tear her in-laws’ home apart if she disagrees with them!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had newfound sympathy for her future Prince Consort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In her heart, Xia Ruqing resolved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’It’s better to save up more dowry for my daughter, as compensation to her future in-laws!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zi Yue and Zi Su both giggled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zi Yue laughed,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Empress, you’re being too exaggerative; the Princess is very sensible!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xia Ruqing: \"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She donned her garments and checked her reflection in the mirror.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Confirming all was in order, she went out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chenchen, Henger, and Yeye were playing on the swing with Yue Er.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The little girl, cherished by her three brothers, was overjoyed to the point of ecstasy!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Third brother, fourth brother, higher, a little higher!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yue Er encouraged excitedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Henger asked,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aren’t you afraid of falling?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yeye also thought it seemed risky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yue Er, be good. We shouldn’t go higher!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The little girl immediately pouted,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, no, I want to go higher!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother, I want to go higher!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her large eyes filled with tears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who could resist that?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Henger and Yeye exchanged glances; they surrendered and continued to raise her higher.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both continued with more effort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chenchen stood nearby, a bit worried.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That height seemed slightly dangerous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But what can be done when the sister likes it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He furrowed his brow, thought for a moment, and silently crossed his arms, moving to the opposite side of the swing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The position was excellent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Yue Er fell, he could catch her immediately; perfect!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Qichen smiled slightly, his eyes full of indulgence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the swing went higher and higher, Yue Er’s laughter grew louder and louder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It alarmed the nannies and wetnurse nannies below.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Princess...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Princess, please come down!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Princess! If you fall, it won’t be a joke! Come down quickly!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the Emperor and Empress only had one legitimate Princess.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Emperor cherished her dearly, afraid she might get hurt or suffer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If she suffered any injury.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All their lives would be over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their knees felt weak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were very anxious, yet had no solution.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yue Er giggled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You don’t need to worry!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If I fall, my big brother will surely catch me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1258,"2026-05-30T07:41:33.116Z","2026-06-01T04:30:40.316Z",1,"novelbin.me","af9601f5523d38c06607dfda1ed370521463f2d9c2cf86c9c97ab1dfa5fdbf70","a-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-chapter-1082","a-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-chapter-1080",1204,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fa-foodie-transmigrated-into-the-palace-cover.jpg"]